He was rushed to a government hospital at Pandharkawda from where he was sent to the Government Medical College at Yavatmal, where he is now struggling for his life after sustaining more than 80 per cent burns.

The three minor girls who were also rushed to the Pandharkawda hospital and they are recovering. "The girls sustained more than 20 per cent burns and are now out of danger," the police said.

A criminal case has been registered against the drunkard and the police is investigating the matter.